Practice Areas
Enforcement Law
Whether you are a creditor or a debtor, we protect your rights in time and with the right tools within the short deadlines of enforcement proceedings.
Last legal review: 11 October 2026
Overview
Enforcement Law
Enforcement and bankruptcy law operates with short, strict deadlines. Failing to object to a payment order in time can make the proceedings final and lead to seizure. For creditors, choosing the right type of proceedings directly affects the speed and cost of collection.
For creditor clients, we initiate enforcement based on judgments, without judgment and on negotiable instruments, and follow up on seizure and sale. For debtor clients, we handle objections to payment orders, negative declaratory and restitution actions and, where needed, concordat proceedings.
Scope of Services
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Enforcement with and without judgment
Collecting receivables through general seizure or on the basis of a court judgment.
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Proceedings on negotiable instruments
Special proceedings based on cheques, promissory notes and bills of exchange.
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Objection to payment orders
Timely objections to the debt and the signature on behalf of the debtor.
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Annulment and removal of objections
Actions and applications to continue proceedings halted by the debtor's objection.
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Negative declaration and restitution
Establishing that no debt is owed and recovering money paid without cause.
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Seizure and sale
Following up on the seizure of movables, real estate, salaries and bank accounts.
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Bankruptcy and concordat
Advice and representation in bankruptcy proceedings and concordat applications.
How the Process Works
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Deadline check
Objection and filing deadlines are determined immediately based on the date of service.
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Proceedings or objection
The appropriate proceedings are started for the creditor; a timely objection is filed for the debtor.
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Litigation
Where needed, an action for annulment of objection, negative declaration or restitution is filed.
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Seizure and collection
Once final, seizure, sale and collection are carried out.
Helpful Documents to Prepare
Use this list to prepare for our first meeting. We can meet even if you do not have every document yet.
Relevant Legislation
- Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law No. 2004
- Law on Statutory and Default Interest No. 3095
- Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (negotiable instruments)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to object to a payment order?
How much of my salary can be seized?
What happens to the proceedings when the debtor objects?
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